Tooling Engineer

JVIS USA; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JVIS USA in Utica, Michigan, is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Tooling Engineer. The role involves collaborating with team members to enhance designs for injection molded automotive parts and managing all phases of mold builds. Candidates must have a minimum of seven years' experience in automotive injection mold design and be proficient in Microsoft software. International travel is required 3-4 times yearly. JVIS USA offers a supportive environment for continuous improvement and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years’ experience as a Plastic Injection Tool Maker/Designer or Tool Engineer.
• Experience in automotive injection mold design/building is mandatory.
• Ability to handle international travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to improve product designs for automotive components.
• Oversee all phases of injection mold build and manage sample try-outs.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001.

Skills

Injection Mold Tool feasibility and Mold Flow Analysis

Good computer skills in Microsoft Software

Experience in automotive injection mold design/building

Education

Degree in engineering (not required)

Job description

Summary

The Injection Molding Tooling Engineer will collaborate with team members to develop and improve product designs for automotive injection molded components. You are responsible for all phases of the injection mold build (most tooling is sourced in Asia), from early tooling feasibility to start of production, and for the life of the project. You will assist the manufacturing plant with quality improvement and cost reduction projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Injection Mold Tool feasibility and Mold Flow Analysis
• Review Tool Designs, kick-off tooling and follow build process
• Manage all first sample try-outs, and provide processing input
• Tool tracking and reporting for current and new programs
• Provide support for all engineering changes including cost
• Engage in continuous improvement opportunities as required.
• Maintain compliance of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001.

Follows all safety, housekeeping (5S) and company policies and procedures.

Coordinates and maintains all job responsibilities in a continuous and flexible manner and performs other related duties and job assignments as required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

This position requires a minimum of seven years’ experience working as a Plastic Injection Tool Maker/Designer or Tool Engineer for automotive parts. Experience in automotive injection mold design/building is an absolute requirement; a degree in engineering is secondary and not required.

Good computer skills in Microsoft Software (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook e‑mail) is a must.

Requirements

International travel is required 3 – 4 times per year. Please note that a clean record is required to obtain a Chinese visa.